Kimberly Hartzell

Kimberly Hartzell serves as a Contract Specialist, managing the acquisition process and ensuring procurement compliance within her agency. In this role, she is responsible for executing the agency's procurement mission by overseeing the solicitation and award of contracts to meet operational requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a significant commitment to small business participation. While a majority of acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, there is a substantial focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with a smaller percentage of awards specifically competed as 8(a) set-asides. Her industry focus is heavily concentrated in manufacturing and textile production. Primary NAICS specializations include canvas and related product mills, as well as the production of perishable prepared foods. Additionally, her procurement activity extends to fluid milk manufacturing and commercial bakery operations, as well as textile bag and canvas mills.